Gallstones are hard, crystalline, and pebble like deposits that form in the gallbladder. Millions of people over the world are affected by gallstones, and females are twice as likely to suffer from this condition as men. Gallstone formation can also be prevalent in families, and the main types of gallstones are: Stones formed due to excess bilirubin or destroyed red blood ... Continue Reading

Most people never give a thought to the health of their gallbladder. The pear-shaped organ does have an important job, collecting and storing bile - the fluid that helps the body digest fats. But unlike the heart, liver, and kidneys, the gallbladder isn't necessary to keep the body healthy and functioning. Even when it isn't working as well as it should and gallstones develop, ... Continue Reading